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Dr M Jayashankar

Assistant Professor,

Specialisation : Ecology and Entomology

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic Degree Subject University Address of the University Rank/ Medals
KSET Life Sciences University of Mysore Mysore-570005
PhD Zoology Bangalore University Bengaluru-560056
M.Phil Zoology Bharathidasan University Trichy, Tamil Nadu
MSc ZOOLOGY BANGALORE UNIVERSITY Bangalore University Yes
Eligibility Details
Category Subject Status
KSET LIFE SCIENCE Cleared
PhD Details
Title of Thesis University / Institution University Address Date of Registration Date of Completion Details of papers published Current Status
STUDIES ON DISTRIBUTION, ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR OF THE GIANT AFRICAN SNAIL, ACHATINA FULICA (BOWDICH) Bangalore University, Bangalore Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore- 560056 29-01-2008 27-07-2011 1. M. Jayashankar and M.S.Reddy.2010. Breeding of Mosquitoes in Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica Awarded
M.Phil Details
College / University Name College / University Address Title Registered Date Completion Date Marks / Grade Obtained Published Paper Details
Bharathidasan University Bharathidasan University Khajamalai Campus Tiruchirappalli - 620 023 Tamil Nadu, India Eco-Behavioral studies on the Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica (Bowdich). 09-10-2005 17-05-2007 First class (75%)
Books Published
Title Type No of Authors or Editors Your authorial position Year ISBN Publisher Details
Proceedings of the National Conference On Ecology, Sustainable Development and Wildlife Conservation Edited 3 Other 2017 978-93-86519-05-4 Saras Publication, Tamil Nadu
Book Chapter Published
Article Title Book title Book editor Article pages No of Chapters Year ISBN Publisher Details
Utility of arthropods by Indigenous Communities: Sustaining Natural Resources Economic and Ecological Significance of Arthropods in Diversified Ecosystems: Sustaining Regulatory Akshay Kumar Chakravarthy and Shakunthala Sridhara, 117-132 More 2016 978-981-10-1524-3 Springer
Feeding Acceptability of Non-crop Plants by the Invasive Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica (Bowdi Perspectives in Animal Ecology and Reproduction. V.K.Gupta, Anil.K.Verma and G.D.Singh 137-143 More 2014 978-93-5124-617-6 Daya Publishing House,
Perceptions on the incidence of the invasive giant African snail, Achatina fulica (Bowdich) in horti Animal Diversity, Natural History and Conservation vol.5 V.K.Gupta and Anil.K.Verma 379-398 1 2014 978-93-5124-616-9 Daya Publishing House,
A comprehensive review on the eco-biology of the endemic fruit fly Phorticella striata Sajjan and Kr Animal Diversity, Natural History and Conservation- Vol. 5 V.K.Gupta and Anil.K.Verma 399-406 More 2014 978-93-5124-616-9 Daya Publishing House
Prediction of Number of Generations of American Serpentine Leaf Miner, Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) Animal Diversity, Natural History and Conservation- V.K.Gupta and Anil.K.Verma 99-112 More 2014 978-93-5124-616-9 Daya Publishing House,
Distribution of the Invasive Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica (Bowdich) in Bangalore Urban distr Animal diversity, Natural history and Conservation, Vol.1 V.K.Gupta, Anil.K.Verma and G.D.Singh 143-158 1 2013 978-81-7035-830-5 Daya Publishing House,
Prevalence of Invasive Slug Laevicaulis alte (Ferrussac) (Gastropoda: Styllommataphora) in Bangalore Pespectives in Animal Ecology and Reproduction, vol.9 V.K.Gupta, Anil.K.Verma and G.D.Singh 260-269 More 2013 978-81-7035-829-9 Daya Publishing House,
Distribution of Pestiferous terrestrial Molluscs in Bangalore Region,Karnataka Biodiversity and Taxonomy A.Biju Kumar, M.P.Nayar, R.V.Varma and C.K.Peethambaran 55-60 More 2012 ISBN 10 9380428928/ ISBN 13 9789380428925 Narendra Publishing House
Promotion and Prospets of Vermiculture practice in Bangalore Agrobiodiversity: Status, Trends and Prospects A.Biju Kumar, M.P.Nayar, R.V.Varma and C.K.Peethambaran 207-212. More 2012 ISBN 10: 9380428936 / ISBN 13: 9789380428932 Narendra Publishing House,
Bees of Rocky Cliffs and People from Bamboo – Honey gathering Soligas of B.R.Hills Research Volume on Population and Resources A.S.Rayemane 343-348 More 2012 978-81-910533-1-9 A.S.Rayamane, Department of Geography, Bangalore University, Bangalore
Body metric variation in populations of the giant African snail, Achatina fulica (Bowdich) from two Perspectives in Animal Ecology and Reproduction. Vol.8 V.K.Gupta, Anil.K.Verma and G.D.Singh 83-98 More 2011 978-81-7035-747-6 Daya Publishing House,
Publications
Title Journal Name Year DOI/URL Your authorial position How many authors Clarivate IF
Incidence of banana skipper, Erionota torus Evans, 1941 (Lepidoptera: Hesperidae) in Itanagar, Aruna Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems 2018 1st and corresponding 3
CLIMEX modelling for risk assessment of Asian fruit fly, Bactrocera papayae (Drew and Hancock, 1994) Journal of Environmental Biology 2017 Other 5
Incidence of Invasive Banana Skipper, Erionota torus Evans (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) in Karnataka The Bioscan 2016 2nd 3
Climex Based Spatio-Temporal Analysis for predicting the number of generations of Spodoptera litura The Bioscan 2016 Other 4
Pollination Strategy of Pollinators in Asclepiadoidae of Apocynaceae. Ecology, Environment and Conservation. 2016 2nd 3
Reporting Plesiophrictus sp. (Araneae: Theraphosidae) from Bengaluru region Biotic Environment 2016 1st and corresponding 2
A checklist of birds in and around Taralu village, adjoining the western margin of the Bannerghatta Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2016 Other 4
Record of the spherical mealy bug, Nipaecoccus viridis (Newstead) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on tom Indian Journal of Entomology 2015 Other 3
Incidence of the Common Garden Snail, Macrochlamys indica Benson, 1832 (Gastropoda: Ariophantidae) i The Bioscan 2015 1st and corresponding 3
Studies to assess the mucus of giant African snail Achatina fulica (Bowdich) as an ovipositional att Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2015 1st and corresponding 6
Perspective survey on the impact of vertebrates in agri-horticultural ecosystems in and around selec The Bioscan 2015 2nd 3
A rapid diversity survey of drosophilids in selected market places in Bengaluru Urban district Dros. Inf. Serv 2015 Corresponding 7
Mapping Potential Distribution Of Achatina fulica (Gastropoda: Achatinidae) in India using Climex. Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems. 2014 Other 3
1. Cycad blue butterfly Chilades pandava pandavaHorsfield, 1829 (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) infestatio Uttar Pradesh J. Zool. 2014 2nd 5
CLIMEX simulated predictions of Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritid Current Science. 2014 Other 5
Neem plant, Azadiricta indica (Meliaceae) as an alternate host for the pink mealy bug Maconellicoccu Uttar Pradesh J. Zool. 2014 2nd 3
First report of Drosophilid diversity in an ecotone adjoining Bannerghatta National Park (Karnataka, Drosophila Information Service. 2014 Corresponding 6
Jasminum spas refuge and forage plant for gastropods. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research. 2014 Other 4
Entomofauna Associating with the Giant African Land Snail, Achatina fulica (Bowdich) Current Biotica 2014 1st and corresponding 2
Baseline studies to understand aggregation behaviour among terrestrial pestiferous malacofauna Journal of Soil biology and Ecology 2014 1st and corresponding 1
Incidence of parasitic mite, Bochartia sp. on Zoophytophagous mired bug, Nesidiocoristenuis Reuter ( Journal of Biological Control 2013 2nd 3
Management of the giant African snail, Achatina fulica (Bowdich) (Stylommatophora:Achatinidae) in In Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems 2013 1st and corresponding 3
A list of Known bipaliid land planarian species from India with regard to record of three Diversibip Kawakatsu’s Web Library on Planarians. 2013 2nd 2
Record of gut associated nemathelminth in the giant African snail, Achatina fulica (Bowdich) from Ba Journal of Parasitic Diseases. 2013 1st 2
Responses of Aestivating Pestiferous Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica to induced Stress. Journal of Soil biology and Ecology 2012 1st and corresponding 4
Severe occurrence of the giant African snail, Achatina fulica (Bowdich) (Stylommatophora: Achatinida Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems 2012 Other 4
Malacofaunal pest complex in Bangalore region Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems. 2011 1st and corresponding 3
Population dynamics of Zoophytophagous mirid bug, Nesidiocoris tenuis (Reuter) (Heteroptera: Miridae Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems 2011 2nd 3
Breeding of Mosquitoes in Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica (Bowdich) Insect Environment 2010 1st and corresponding 2
Presentations
Title of Paper Title of Seminar/Conference Organized by Level Start Date Place Country Duration
Seasonal abundance - diversity of pests and natural enemies in tomato ecosystem. National conference on Conservation of biodiversity in Deccan Plateau Tumkur University, Tumkur National 01-10-2014 Tumkur India One day
Survey on cycad blue butterfly Chilades pandava pandava infestation on Cycas revoluta in Bengaluru National Seminar on Management of Urban Biodiversity: Issues, Challenges and Solutions (MUBICS 2014) Christ University, Bangalore National 01-09-2014 Bangalore India Two Days
Evaluation of management strategies of the global pest, giant African snailAchatina fulica (Bowdich) 31st IIG Meet and International Conference on “Environment, Agriculture and Forest Security in Ind Department of Geography, Bangalore University International 19-11-2010 Bangalore India Three Days
“Ecology and morph frequency variation (eco-genetics) in the Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Water conservation and Health Department of Zoology, Bangalore University International 29-07-2010 Bangalore India Three Days
Biodiversity conservation by tribal Soliga community of B.R.Hills Biosphere Reserve, South India. Biodiversity and Biotechnology symposium Sarawak Biodiversity Centre International 19-11-2008 Sarawak Malaysia Three Days
Sustainable honey harvesting and income generation by Soligas as alternative livelihood option in B. 9th Asian Apicultural Association conference Apicultural Science Association of China (ASAC) International 01-11-2008 Hangzhou China Others
Holistic approaches to Soliga health care system at B.R.Hills, Karnataka-Community analysis World congress on Holistic medicine Indian Holistic Academy and Open International University for Alternative Medicine International 12-09-2008 Bangalore India Three Days
Morphometric and Ethological Studies on the Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica (Bowdich) a Global 97th Indian science congress (Section of Animal, veterinary and fishery sciences) Indian science congress Association National 03-01-2007 Thiruvanathapuram India Others
Occurrence and Prevalence of the Giant African Snail, Achatina Fulica (Bowdich) in and around Bangal International symposium on Environmental Pollution,Ecology & Human Health S.V.University International Tirupati India Three Days
Events Organized
Type of Event Level Organized by Date From Title of Event Duration Place
Seminar National Natural Science Association, Department of Zoology and ARocha India 12-03-2020 National Seminar of Wildlife Biology One day Bengaluru
Seminar Local Natural Science Association, Department of Zoology and NBAIR 11-03-2020 Ignatian Lecture Series 4.0: Biocontrol agents One day Bengaluru
Conference National Natural Science Association, Department of Zoology and Indian Academy of Sciences 03-01-2020 Resonance @ 25’ Conference Two days Bengaluru
Workshop Local Natural Science Association, Department of Zoology 07-09-2019 Hands-on Workshop on “Flow cytometry One day Bengaluru
Seminar Local Natural Science Association, Department of Zoology 08-08-2019 Diversity, Conservation and Sustainable Use of Pollinators One day Bengaluru
Membership (Research body/Professional Association)
Name of the Body Position Level Start Date End Date Any other Information
Indian Society of Life Sciences Life member National 01-11-2015
The Indian Science Congress Association Life Member National 07-08-2012
Association for Advancement of Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems Life Member National 09-02-2012
Swadeshi Vijnana Andolana-Karnataka Life Member State 16-08-2010
The Bangalore Science Forum Life Member State 23-02-2010
The Ethological Society of India Life Member National 12-02-2008
Awards, Achievements
Name of Fellowship/ Award/Achievement Level Awarded by Place Date Duration of Fellowship
Best presentation and Young Scientist Award National 6th Kannada Vijnana Sammelana (Karnataka Science Congress), Bangalore 17-09-2010
Best presentation Award (Third Place) National Christ University Bangalore 05-12-2009
Best presentation Award International Indian Holistic Medical Academy and Open International University for Complementary Medicine Bangalore 14-09-2008
Best presentation and young scientist ward National Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya College of Science, Arts & Commerce First 16-02-2008
Previous Experience
Designation Institution Name Start Date End Date
Research Associate Indian Institute of Horticultural Research 05-12-2011 04-11-2015
Lecturer Indian Academy Degree College 05-07-2005 04-06-2007
Scientist-C Zoological Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Faculty Development Program
Title of Event Type of Event Level Organized by Place Date From Date To
Ignatian Scientific lecture series 3 Workshop Local Department of Zoology, St.Joseph's College (Autonomous) Bangalore 21-01-2019 21-01-2019
Awareness Workshop on "Understanding the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and its legal provisions Workshop Local Bangalore Innovation Centre and Karnataka Biodiversity Board Bangalore 16-11-2018 16-11-2018
Workshop on “Food fishes of Karnataka” Workshop State Bharathi College, Mandya Mandya 31-01-2018 31-01-2018
Skill enhancement workshop on ‘DNA to Phylogeny’ Workshop National Department of Biosciences & Technology, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore 08-01-2018 10-01-2018
training programme on “Advances in Wildlife Research and Conservation” Training Program National ZSI and Wildlife Institute of India DEHRADUN 10-08-2017 14-08-2017
STEM Teacher Training Workshop on Research-Based Pedagogical Tools (Level-1) FDPs attended National The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune. Bangalore 26-02-2017 01-03-2017
Science Acdemies lecture workshop on Biotechnology, Bioprospecting and Conservation of Bioresources Workshop Local Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Bangalore 12-01-2017 13-01-2017
Education Skills in Graduate Employability, Universal Design for Learning and Mobile Learning Workshop Local Jain University (Knowledge Campus) Bangalore 17-11-2016 17-11-2016
Training program on Research Methodology, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Training Program State National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Diseases Informatics Bangalore 16-01-2015 18-01-2015
Training on mass production of egg parasitoid Trichogramma chilonis and other Trichogramma sp. Training Program Local Biological Control Laboratory, Division of Entomology and Nematology, IIHR, Bengaluru Bangalore 17-10-2014 17-10-2014
Science Academies’ Refresher course on “Insect Bio Resources and Human Welfare” Refresher Courses National Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu.
Resource Persons
Title of the Program Role Level Organized by Start Date Place Country
Webinar Series Invited Talk University Department of Studies in Zoology, University of Mysore 31-05-2020 Bengaluru (online) India
World Bee day webinar Invited Talk State Maharani’s Cluster University, 20-05-2020 Bengaluru India
National Science Day Invited Talk College level Sacred Heart Girls First Grade College, 28-02-2020 Bengaluru India
National level seminar on Development and Environmental Sustainability: Issues in Emerging India (DE Subject Expert National Christ University 06-12-2018 Bangalore India
National Conference on Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Development (ECOCASD-2018), Subject Expert National AET College 29-11-2018 Bangalore India
International Conference on Recent Trends in Life Sciences (ICRTLS-2017) Invited Talk International New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Parner, Maharashtra 29-12-2017 Parner, Maharashtra India
GUEST LECTURE Invited Talk College level Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore 25-04-2017 Bangalore India
Workshop on Beekeeping Training and Technology Transfer Invited Talk National Bangalore University and VBST Centre for Excellence in Apicultural Biotechnology, Maharashtra and Na 07-12-2016 Bangalore India
Board of Studies Subject Expert College level Indian Academy Degree College 09-11-2016 Bangalore India
Five day DST Sponsored Inspire Internship Science Camp Invited Talk College level Al-Ameen Arts, Science and Commerce College 17-10-2016 BANGALORE India
National Conference on Science and Technology for National Development- Health, Environment and Agri Subject Expert National Jain University 05-10-2016 Bangalore India
Endowment Lecture/ Seminar Invited Talk National Lady Doak College, Madurai 22-09-2016 Madurai India
Higher Vertebrates in cultivated ecosystems-Policy Issues Subject Expert National CAZRI Jodhpur and ICAR-IIHR Bangalore 22-01-2016 IIHR, Bangalore India
Board of Studies Subject Expert College level St.Joseph's College 08-01-2016 Bangalore India
Guest Lecture Invited Talk College Level Indian Academy Degree College 11-07-2015 Bangalore India
Guest Lecture Invited Talk University Department of Life Sciences, Jain University 07-03-2015 Bangalore India
National Seminar on Science and Technology for Human Development, Subject Expert National Kristu Jayanthi College, Bangalore 23-02-2015 Bangalore India
Consultative Workshop on Control Strategies of African snail Invited Talk State Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) and the Centre for Innovation 09-12-2014 Thiruvanathapuram India
Board of Studies Others College level St.Joseph's College 06-12-2014 Bangalore India
Quality Improvement Programme for Life Science Faculty of Christ University Subject Expert Local Christ University Academic Staff College 01-10-2014 Bangalore India
National Seminar on Management of Urban Biodiversity: Issues, Challenges and Solutions (MUBICS 2014) Subject Expert National Christ University 01-09-2014 Bangalore India
101st Indian Science Congress, Science Communicators Meet. Invited Talk National Indian Science Congress Association 03-02-2014 Jammu India
Board of Studies Others College level St.Joseph's College 16-11-2011 Bangalore India
Board of studies Others College level St.Joseph's College 13-10-2011 Bangalore India

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